There are 2 big flea markets in Kyoto. One is named Koubousan, another Tenjinsan.
弘法さんKoubousan flea market is held on 21th every month at 東寺Toji temple .
Toji temple was founded in AD 796 by Kukai who was a high-ranking monk of Buddhism. This old temple is famous for Goju-no-toh(5-Story Pagoda) and mandala(Buddhist visual schema of the enlightened mind) and the other many cultural properties. Toji temple is designated as a world culture heritage.
The other flea market in Kyoto is 天神さんTenjinsan flea market which is held in Kitano-tenmangu shrine on 25 every month.
Kitano-tenmangu shrine is dedicated to SUGAWARA Michizane who was born in AD 845 in Heian era and was a noble, politician, scholar and a poet. He was defeated in a political fight and transported as a criminal to death. Kitano shrine was founded to quiet his soul.
Koubousan
is a nickname of Kukai and Tenjinsan is that of Michizane. So the name
of the flea markets is from 2 great historical person.
The orange-colored objects in front of the shrine are Umeboshi, salting ume(Japanese apricot).
Praying parent and children. SUGAWARA Michizane as the god of thunder is also the god of study. So many examinees come and pray for exam pass. To pray to the god, you should at first throw a coin, and then ring the bell, bow twice, clap your hands twice and bow once again. (At temples of Buddhism you should only pray with your hands together and your eyes close).
Kitano shrine is famous for blossoms of ume trees.The air in the shrine is filled with sour smell.
Praying parent and children. SUGAWARA Michizane as the god of thunder is also the god of study. So many examinees come and pray for exam pass. To pray to the god, you should at first throw a coin, and then ring the bell, bow twice, clap your hands twice and bow once again. (At temples of Buddhism you should only pray with your hands together and your eyes close).
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